Judicial Commission Probes Alleged Police Torture in Bhubaneswar

An army officer and his fiancee, allegedly tortured by police in Bhubaneswar, appeared before a judicial commission to give their statements. The commission is investigating the incident, which involved the police allegedly assaulting the couple following a road rage complaint. Suspensions and polygraph tests of accused officers have followed.

An army officer and his fiancee have come forward before a judicial commission to report alleged torture by police officers in Bhubaneswar's Bharatpur police station. The couple's account is at the heart of an investigation triggered by widespread public uproar.

Over 500 affidavits have been submitted in relation to the case, as the commission, headed by Justice Chittaranjan Dash, continues its inquiry. The commission may also conduct a site visit to Bharatpur police station. The next hearing is scheduled for November 30.

Five police personnel, including a suspended inspector, have been subjected to polygraph tests. Accusations center around the police's response to a complaint filed by the couple following a road rage incident involving local students. The alleged assault and harassment have caused significant public backlash.

(With inputs from agencies.)